Crime

Six arrested after BOP protest outside council

Six people have been arrested following a protest in Tauranga. Police were called to a gathering of people outside the Tauranga City Council chambers on Willow... Read More

Lockdown breachers to face tougher enforcement

Police are pleased with the public's overall response to Alert Level 4 restrictions over the weekend. "By and large New Zealanders continue to recognise the importance... Read More

Police make arrests, seize firearms and drugs

Police have made a number of arrests, after proactive Covid compliance vehicle stops conducted by staff uncovered firearms, cash and drugs. 'While enforcing Covid... Read More

Covid swabbing tent stolen from Tauranga doctors

A tent specifically used for swabbing people for Covid-19 has been stolen from a Tauranga doctor's premises over the weekend. The swabbing tent was taken... Read More

Arrest made in Whakatane arson investigation

Police have arrested one person in relation to a arson attack at a Bay of Plenty Library. Whakatane District Council took to Facebook this afternoon to describe... Read More

Lack of chips “no reason to break lockdown rules”

Police are reminding people a lack of preferred chips at the local supermarket is not a reason to travel outside your neighbourhood, as dozens flouted lockdown... Read More

Murder charge laid following BOP child‘s death

Charges have been laid following the death of a child in the Bay of Plenty. A 27-year-old woman has been charged with murder following the death of a child in... Read More

Police issue burglary warning during lockdown

Police are warning people to make sure their homes are secure from opportunistic thieves during Alert Level 4. A police spokesperson says there are a number of... Read More

Over 100 Covid infringement notices issued in BOP

Police have issued over 100 infringement notices for Covid-19 related breaches in the Bay of Plenty. Police started issuing the notices on Thursday, August... Read More

Tauranga Police hunt checkpoint avoiders

Tauranga Police are on the lookout for two people who fled from a checkpoint overnight. At 8.40pm, a car approaching a police Covid-19 checkpoint - a checkpoint... Read More

Police‘s plea for mum to come forward

Police are continuing to investigate following the discovery of a baby girl's body at an Onehunga recycling facility and are appealing for the child's mother to... Read More

Fifty people arrested during lockdown

After a week at Alert Level 4 Police would like to thank New Zealanders for staying home and helping to limit the spread of Covid-19. This is a challenging time... Read More